Vistors Flock to Studio 391 For New Shows

Studio 391 was teeming with activity on Saturday, March 26^. from 4 to 7 pm in celebration of the new exhibition openings and announcement of the formation of the Cypress Village Gallery District.


The new photography exhibition, For The Birds, featured new gallery artist Yuko Ishii and her bird portraits. The exhibit also included works by gallery artists Kim Kauffman, Unai San Martin, William Scott. Concurrently, Paris: City Views, a new solo painting exhibition by artist Charles Waldman featured a dozen new oil paintings. Exhibits are on view through May 22.

Attendees enjoyed viewing the new exhibitions at Studio 391, mixing with fellow gallery goers while enjoying a taste of gelato by Gelati Pazzo Marco and wines by Les Caves Roties de Pente.

Neighboring galleries in the Cypress Village Gallery District hosted artists' receptions and exhibition openings on the same day. Gallery goers to the gallery district also enjoyed viewing fine art, meeting artists, sampling hors d'oeuvres, sipping wine and live music. There were approximately 300 people visiting the gallery district to partake in the festivities.

Rolfe Horn - Special Edition Prints

Rolfe Horn has just released two special edition prints - Creek, Study 3, Izumo, Japan 2004 and Volleyball Court, Study 3, Santa Monica, California 2001.

The image size for Creek, Study 3 is 7 1/2" x 7 3/4". Volleyball Court, Study 3 measures 7 3/4" x 7 3/4". Both are overmatted to 16"x20" with archival 4-ply board. Prints are signed and numbered by the artist. Each print is limited to an edition of 25 prints.

The print special pricing is $350 each or $600 for the set of two. For more information please contact Studio 391.

In Other News...

Agelio Batle’s Graphite Object, asparagus, is featured in this month’s issue of Elle Décor UK. The article features designer, Thorten van Elten with mention of the asparagus and other graphite objects.

Batle’s graphite objects are limited series. There is also a small peapod that has become very popular.

Please view our selection of Agelio Batle Graphite Objects at www.studio391.net.

And The Winner Is...

Congratulations to Peter Hess, the winner of our first ever drawing contest. Peter sketched a wonderful landscape using the Twisted Leaf Agelio Batle Graphite Object to create his drawing. His bold yet detailed drawing expressed the entire surface of the pencil and what is has to offer on a 5x7 inch piece of white paper.

Peter wins his choice of any Agelio Batle Graphite Object [pencil] available from our current selection in our gallery showcase.

Thank you to all that entered the contest. And, a special thanks to Hall Kelley of Hall Kelley Organization for judging the contest.

New Rolfe Horn Photographs

Rolfe Horn | Receding Tide, Cannon Beach, Oregon 2010 | Gelatin silver print

Sometimes photography trips take an unexpected turn. Last year Rolfe Horn headed for the Olympic National Park in Washington State. As he approached the Oregon border the weather further north was forecasted for 70 degrees and cloudless skies so Horn changed his destination.

Instead, he headed for the Oregon coast where atmospheric conditions are usually a certainty. It is here that Horn spent a few days turning his camera to the sights he enjoys photographing. These newly released images embody Horn's trademark ethereal look and rich tonality. His quality of light and exceptional darkroom printing are always a superb combination.

>> View the new Rolfe Horn photographs from Oregon at www.studio391.net.

Studio 391 + photo l.a.

Jeanne Falk Adams (Ansel Adams' daughter-in-law) visited Studio 391 at photo l.a.

Studio 391 just returned from photo l.a. XX, the 20th International Photographic Art Exposition. Studio 391 was one of more than 50+ galleries invited to exhibit at the photographic exhibition.

For one weekend in January (usually the 3rd weekend) galleries and dealers from around the world converge in Santa Monica to showcase and sell fine art photographs from some of the most famous names in photography as well as emerging artists.

In addition to the exhibition, there were collecting seminars, lectures, book signings, and much more.
Jeanne Falk Adams (pictured above) was one of five panel members that was in attendance to discuss, Troubled Waters: History and Politics of Landscape Photography.

Photo l.a. is one of the longest running photography fairs west of New York City.
If you haven’t attended this event before, mark your calendar for next year.

WINE + ART

Eric Kent Wine Cellars will feature Rolfe Horn's photograph 'Schooner Gulch' on its latest vintage, a 2009 Small Town Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast appellation.



If you like Sonoma County wines and art then you should know about Eric Kent Wine Cellars.

Kent Humphrey and Colleen Teitgen, the duo behind the barrel, made it their mission to capture the best Sonoma County has to offer in every bottle and feature works of art on every Eric Kent wine.

The 2009 Small Town Pinot Noir retails for $43 a bottle but clients of Studio 391 are eligible for the club discount price of $36 by referencing “Rolfe Horn” when placing an order.

More information about Eric Kent Wine Cellars at www.erickentwines.com.